Edward Ibeh Poet Verse

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Journal, Junk, Jagged Words Poetry Contest, Sponsor - Constance La France. Date: 10/22/2023. Written in Yalto form: 3,4,2,4,5,3,2,3,2,3,3,5,6,1,5 syllables

Journal

she's being read
notes she wrote down
              in her
      tattered journal
    to wake moribund
           memories
              of old; 
           beset with
           late-stage
           dementia,
         her husband
  never leaves her side;
  the end is nigh, yet his
                voice...
     her silken comfort.

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John Hamilton October 27, 2023 at 2:29 PM A very touching write Edward, congrats on your win! Edward Ibeh October 28, 2023 at 5:36 PM Thank you very much, John:-)

Constance La France October 27, 2023 at 7:24 AM Edward, such love and beauty in your poem and congratulations on your win in my contest, well done, Constance Edward Ibeh October 28, 2023 at 5:38 PM Thank very very much for the wonderful feedback, congratulations and my placement, dear Constance:-) Most appreciated.

Sam Scott October 24, 2023 at 9:56 PM This is clean and crisply penned. It also communicates a sad truth many of us are facing. Congratulations aldo on your placement in the contest, Edward :) Edward Ibeh October 28, 2023 at 5:38 PM Thank very much, Sam:-)

Silent One October 24, 2023 at 12:26 PM her silken comfort.. so lovely.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. Edward Ibeh October 24, 2023 at 3:23 PM Thank you very much, SO:-)

Eve Roper October 24, 2023 at 11:38 AM Such a very emotional poem, Edward. My husband had just started getting dementia before he passed. I am grateful he did't get that far. Congratulations on your win in Constance's contest. Many blessings my friend. How is that new baby? Edward Ibeh October 24, 2023 at 3:28 PM Thank you very much for your wonderful comments and inquiring about my baby daughter, Eve:-). She's doing great and getting bigger. I'm sorry for your loss, my friend.

Hiya Sharma October 23, 2023 at 6:23 AM Oh my, this is such an emotive and heartfelt take for the contest, Edward.. You've come up with a very profound idea and have delivered your thoughts in a soul stirring way.. The situation of dementia, so delicately illustrated.. And that ending especially, love that "yet his voice.. her silken comfort" A FAV definitely.. Edward Ibeh October 23, 2023 at 7:22 AM Thank you very much for visiting my poem with such wonderful feedback, Hiya:-) I appreciate the fave, my friend. Blessings, xoxo

Vijay Pandit October 22, 2023 at 9:16 AM You always shine my friend in your signature form. A journal of memories especially after dementia--his voice her silken comfort. Awesome! A FAVE!! Edward Ibeh October 22, 2023 at 11:37 AM Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback and fave, Vijay:-) Most obliged, my friend.